Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Hydrology, Timelines, Life Sciences, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Storytelling, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Visual Storytelling, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Music, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Taxonomy, Natural Resource Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, electromagnetics, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Biology, Data Visualization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Studies, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Public History, Digital Publishing, Scientific Methods, Data Sharing, Anthropology, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Liberal Arts, Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Semantic Web
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Culture, Social Studies, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Chemistry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Medical Imaging, Anatomy, Radiography, Diagnostic Tests, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Chronic Diseases
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks